Nintendo 3DS Gets 3D Music Videos from Top Artists

Nintendo is teaming up with some of today’s hottest musical artists to bring a flurry of 3D music video premieres to users of the Nintendo Video service for Nintendo 3DS.

The company said Wednesday, March 21, that Nintendo 3DS owners who have downloaded the free Nintendo Video application will begin receiving a series of premium 3D music videos automatically when connected to the Internet.

The lineup includes top acts from a variety of musical genres, and features the 3D video for The Shins’ “The Rifle’s Spiral” track. Directed by Emmy winner Jamie Caliri, the video is from the band’s new album, titled Port of Morrow, which is in stores now.

“Sabotage” from Wale and “So Good” from B.o.B will be available on Nintendo Video. Additional 3D music videos set to premiere soon on Nintendo Video include: OK Go, “Skyscrapers”, Skrillex, “Breakn’ a Sweat”, Death Cab for Cutie, “Underneath The Sycamore”, Fight Dragons, “Save World Get Girl”.

Since launching in July 2011, Nintendo Video has delivered a variety of premiere and exclusive 3D videos automatically to Nintendo 3DS owners. Previous 3D music video premieres on the service include hits from Foster the People, OK Go and Jason Derulo.

In addition to music content, Nintendo Video delivers curated 3D content from the worlds of Hollywood, comedy and independent art. The Nintendo Video application is available to download for free from the Nintendo eShop.

The Nintendo 3DS system also lets users take 3D pictures, shoot 3D videos and play games in 3D without the need for special glasses.